Child Care South Yunderup

Needs Analysis

South Yunderup 6208 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 245 children under 5 — around 1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 5,405
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Key metrics

South Yunderup compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
246
56,007
Population
Total Population
5,405
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
22
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
4.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
245
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
705
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.87
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near South Yunderup

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around South Yunderup, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

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Childcare approvals
3
In the local catchment
Proposed places
72
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment

    The proposal involves the construction of a new child care centre located at Lot 977 Nancarrow Way in Ravensw…

    Lodged Mar 2026 72 proposed places
  • Approved

    Proposed Child Care Premises

    Lodged Nov 2024

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

South Yunderup Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Yunderup?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in South Yunderup. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 246 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 705 enrolments.
What population do these centres in South Yunderup service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Yunderup as at August 2026 stands at a total of 5,405 people, of this 245 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Yunderup?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Yunderup was assessed as having 3,860 people with 205 of these (5.3%) being children under 5yo. South Yunderup has seen 753 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that South Yunderup has experienced population growth of approximately 1,545 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Yunderup compare to those in Greater Perth?
In South Yunderup, our latest analysis shows there are 1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in South Yunderup relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in South Yunderup average $149, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Yunderup and Greater Perth?
In South Yunderup, there are 2.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Yunderup?
The average LDC in South Yunderup was approved 4.1 years ago, while across Greater Perth the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for South Yunderup?
No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant driver of child care demand.
Who would typically use analysis such as this?
Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on South Yunderup before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.

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